“Just A Lube Tech”
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- This is the first of a series I’m calling “My life as a Automotive Technician.” I stared my automotive career as a oil change guy 3 years ago and now I’m a ASE Certified Automotive Technician and Hyundai Certified Technician! This video explains a bit further as to how I made the transition to where I am now and explains what to expect from this series and gives you a bit of insight of who I am!
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Good luck, hope everything works out well, being 52 , I was losing hope in the younger gen. Glad to see there’s still hope
There will forever be hope man. I work with a lot of guys in my age group (25) that treat every job with a passion and remember where we learned what we did not from a book, but from a old man that has been doing a lot longer then we have! I’m definitely grateful for some one the senior mechanics helping me out!
I'm glad you spoke well about Lube Technicians. I've been working at Valvoline for over a year now making good money for my age. About to get promoted soon to a assistant manager and I have learned alot just as a lube tech. Its definitely a great way to get into the automotive industry
The “Lube Technician” role is 110% the reason why I’m the technician I am today and without the entry point I would not be able to advance as far as I have!
@@getreadyboy I'm looking to maybe move on from being a lube tech any advice you could give me ?
You have what it takes. Prioritizing certifications and training. Reading the material, and being a self starter. Keep learning, and don't let up. Don't ever settle for an answer of "this is just how it works" from anyone.
Well thank you so much for that sir! I have no choice but to keep chasing the top
of the mountain and attempting to reach heights I’ve only dream of!
I got a job a entry level position at ford, I start today and I'm nervous because I never touched a car before, the position is "light line technician" the job description is oil changes, brakes and caliper replacement and rotor resurfacing;If you do tutorials I'll gladly watch every one! I'm 20 and super excited to learn as much as I can from you and the shops master technician.
how’d it go?
@@anthonycarbone9124 i'd like to think it went well
How’s it going
Having passion for what you’re doing is most important of all. Then wanting to keep learning and growing will make you a great technician.
I started pumping gas at a service station in 1981...when technicians did the oil changes and you had to work your way into LOF’s...
It's a good thing that you started at a young age.I am 40 and tired of my current job as a welder hopefully I will be getting a new job soon as lube tech and working my way up.
You will man! Don’t let those people above you try to convince you as just being a “lube tech” you are the start to building a awesome skill and becoming a valuable technician! Take all the knowledge you can man!
I’m in the same position. Late 30s, taking classes and looking for entry level automotive jobs. Wanted to learn a trade I can enjoy and that’s pandemic safe (Since covid killed my event/corporate audio visual tech job). Nice video, and congrats on moving your way up the ladder. I’m in MS too
Look into working at a tire shop rather than at a quick lube shop theres more space to grow and build experience unlike a quick lube shop
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I’m 21 been a lube tech for almost 2 years I started knowing nothing but tires but now I can generally diagnose every thing underneath the vehicle as far as suspension , leaks , etc.. I now do alignments , brakes (but not drums fuck that) , I do every 4cyl tune up and valve cover job , they don’t quite trust me with the 6cyl & 8cyl tune ups yet due to time consumption removing plenums and shit , but for the most part I consider that a foot in the door! Just bought a guide on brakes off the truck looking to get certified.
Update: I just got hired at firestone making 16.49 - 18 flat rate as a c tech !
That’s more than a step in the door man! That’s called growth man and the rest will come with time! Take what you have now and master to a tie and they will take notice man!! Don’t worry about speed focus on perfection! Good luck brother!
Got a good start it seems, but dont turn your nose up at drum brakes (or anything for that matter). Plenty of cars still come with them and they’re not that hard to do
Drum brakes really aren’t that bad my man
@@dieselford84 it’s not that I can’t do it but I can’t seem to get that godforsaken spring to stretch across half the time without the entire assembly falling apart
@@gnash4354 it’s actually very easy. Find an older guy who can show you and don’t shy away from it. Only work on one side at a time. That way if you forget how a spring is suppose to face, you can go look and see on the side you haven’t touched yet. Learn all you can. By the way, I always liked being a mechanic--not a technician. I always want a guy with grease on him and a shop rag in his pocket -not someone with a bunch of certification patches on his shirts. Just saying.
I just quit both of my retail jobs to go work with my buddies family and become a lube tech. This video gave me a lot of hope, for once I’m excited about what’s ahead.
I’m happy to hear that man. The future is exciting and when it’s comes to Automotive’s the outlook is endless! I wish you to best of luck!
Retail fucking sucks!! I wasted too much of my life in that hell before I got to wrenching. I’m only happy in the shop with my tools!
I’m right there with ya man I’m 24 and I just got so bored been a quick lube tech for a while now and I just got hired at Nissan and I’m just so excited
Hell yeah man! That’s what’s it’s all about! It’s all about growth in this industry and just your life in general! I wish you nothing but luck man!
Best of luck 🔥 take any knowledge you can
@@getreadyboy thanks so much and agreed I love working on cars and I’m really excited to start moving forward In this industry
Great info., man. Thanks for making this video.
No Problem Bro!
23 and starting my lube tech soon can’t wait for awesome and helpful info from you!
That’s sweet! I honestly credit my experience under cars draining oil and seeing horrible leaks and so forth as one of the best teaching elements!
23 and starting next week as a lube tech can’t wait
Good luck Percy. May ye have great success. I'm subscribing. Im sure this will be interesting.
It’s been a experience every single day! Lol
Hell yeah im 22 and i was a mechanic for the army for 3 years and i learned and did alot of shit there and now im a express tech for mercedez which is a downgrade from what i used to do but thats okay and hopefully after i graduate from uti i can score an apprentice tech position!!
UTI is good place to start and opened doors for me. If Mercedes still have an MSAT and you get in, you’re golden.
i’m thinking about going to uti but it’s 3 hours away from me
This is what it’s all about bro Bless you 🙏
Thanks man!
Right on! Im sponge to car knowledge, been to lincoln tech, got my hands on at iffy lube lol.. and love watch car vids on youtube.. Love all the details same boat as you brotha good stuff
my parents bought a Santa Fe from Wilson Hyundai over a decade ago.. I am also originally from Mississippi. We need more good, honest techs out there!
That’s what’s up bro! They are honest people that’s the main reason that motivated me to work for a company such as them! They hold each everyone accountable!
Awesome video!
I'm starting as an apprentice technician soon,
Could you do a video on a few tips or advice on how to make sure you learn everything or take in everything.
Would it be good to make notes etc?
The GM 2 year class I’m about to start is half school half working at my dealership. Seems like a perfect middle ground and you get like 65% of your certs by the time you graduate
It used to be that it was human nature for people to want to better themselves in life. I'm glad to see that some people in the younger generation still desire to move forward and make something of themselves. Having members in my family in their early 20's who have no ambition outside of making meaningless TikTok videos, it's great to see someone who has learned a trade and working their way through the ranks.
Well we all have to have something that going to be able generate a life style that we can enjoy and I found that hard work always pays off no matter what sir!
Just started as a direct entry apprentice at Ford going to take my first block next year !
Hell yeah man! Apprenticeship is something I wish I had to benefit of experiencing! Take that opportunity and LEARN everything you can from your master tech, don’t learn it just make to money learn it for yourself and your future man!
Damn nice
I’m in a senior right now nothings solid but we had a online automotive job fair
Went the Ford rep a email and he said stay in touch
Looking like I got a shot at something when I graduate (nothings solid)
Although I wanna do diesel in life getting this experience now would not hurt even if it’s just doing liquids
I’m
Actually starting at Hyundai Thursday use to working on Honda’s and few Mazda’s so a little nervous
Well I know it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to reach back out to but how’s things been for you at Hyundai?
@@getreadyboy pretty good actually moved up pretty quick
I’m a Lube tech rn I started 2 months ago and I’ve learned more then I did at school
How’s it like? I’m starting as a lube tech on Monday with little to no experience
@@Neil542 focus on one thing at a time hustle as hard as you can they’ll notice homie, stay humble and always be open minded. You might know how to do things but someone will always have an easier and more effective way been at the shop for a few months and I’m already going up the ladder
@@Neil542 show them that you truly want to learn, show Heart and ambition and have the work ethic to back it up
Learn how to do inspections and sell work
@felipe - you nailed it! “Work Ethic”. Management will notice who is hustling, working their ass off and not complaining, just wrenching! Those guys will be rewarded!
Just hired on at Lexus. I’m 18. Will be starting on the 28th
update?
I definitely won’t might the opportunity to be able to get some inside information on Toyota at a luxury standpoint!
@@shawns9922 terrible, quit the first month. Didn’t give us a lunch, pay was ass, tried to short me 30 hours. Blamed for things I honestly didn’t have anything to do with. And everyone there looked like they where on their last life.
Should I flush or change my transmission fluid? I got my 2015 Genesis G80 3.8 a little under 100k, and never asked if the previous owner changed the fluid prior. Now I'm at 116k (drives fine), and never flushed or changed it. What should I do?
Wish it was that easy for me been doing quick lube for a while cant seem to find a company who wants to hire an older guy they rather hire guys your age then guys my age even though i tend to run circles around these young techs
Wassup man. So 3 years ago, I worked in a smaller family shop and was learning as I went doing all types of different things from tires & oil changes, to engine replacement. And now I’m at a shop as a lube tech and am already getting tired of doing just oil changes and tires, batteries, etc. what would you recommend that i should do to get up to an all around technician?
That’s actually a really good question! I would recommend that you continue to suck in as much knowledge about anything in the growing stages of your future and career. I can’t tell you how I wish I would do just only one thing and still make money, but that’s not the case at all. I would recommend you keep learning a bit of everything as everything sometimes helps get the job done man!
@@getreadyboy okay cool. Thanks man!
I liked and subscribed. Every sub counts man:) good stuff. Be well
Thanks man! I greatly appreciate the support!
I work at ford as a lot porter and im looking forward to making my way up to a lube tech and then up from there. Im 19 so I think its a good things im starting at a young age. Any chance i get i try asking the techs what theyre doing/working on so i can get some early experience
Get your oil changes and tires down pack , then focus on how to diagnose everything you see and learning what parts are what underneath the vehicle as you change oil. From there focus on learning brakes , tune ups and alignments. Approx 2 yrs experience with this knowledge and you’ll be entry lvl mechanic
You are playing your part in the shop man! You help do the dirty stuff that ultimately helps get that car out faster by allowing the technician to become more focused on the job instead of the mess man! You will get there bro!
I wish I had started as a lot attendant when I was young and worked my way into the shop. I took a different path to wrenching and I love it!
Hey ! I’m May! Awesome video. This is great and I love what you are about ! Are you on an other social media’s? I love to talk sometime
I’m in Instagram Bro! Look up 601.VT
Hey I was wondering if it's better to either start out as a lube technician or enroll in a technical program at a community college, or perhaps do both?
I would honestly say that if you have the opportunity to attend a technical program at a community college I would take it. I would take to help develop your fundamental understanding of internal combustion engine and various other elements of a automotive vehicle, but it’s extremely important to also develop hands on experience as well! I believe both of those help to make you a better technician! You take hands on and class room knowledge you are unstoppable!
Bro they offered me a job at honda 11hr but with flag hours to you think is worth it bro 😭 , and commision $ bro been wrenching for 2 years